Health authorities in Assam’s Tamulpur are on alert after 95 cases of Plasmodium Vivax malaria were reported in tea garden areas over the past month. The outbreak has mainly affected Kalchini Tea Garden, No. 2 Piplani Tea Garden and nearby…
Assamese feature film Aakuti (Longing) has been selected for the New York Indian Film Festival 2026, where it will have its world premiere on May 30. Directed by debut filmmaker Snigdha P Roy, the 1-hour 34-minute film tells the emotional…
A man from Assam has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly killing a 47-year-old woman and dumping her body in Tirupalya Lake. Police said the accused was in a relationship with the woman, who had reportedly been pressuring him to…
Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Central government over recent price hikes in fuel, LPG, milk, and other essential items, alleging that the burden was imposed on people after Assembly elections in five states. He claimed the rising inflation reflects the government’s…
Guwahati Municipal Corporation has officially approved the naming and renaming of seven roads across the city after receiving no public objections. Some of the renamed roads include Late Prof. Randhir Prasad Path, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Path, and Sanu Ram…
Debabrata Saikia has alleged that the NRC Assam website and helpline services are largely non-functional, causing difficulties for citizens trying to access NRC-related information. Saikia claimed the official portal failed to provide ARN details, while helpline numbers either went unanswered…
Central Board of Secondary Education has made the study of three languages compulsory for Class IX students from July 1 under the National Education Policy 2020. At least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages. The board…
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati inaugurated the 44th Annual Meeting of the Astronomical Society of India on Saturday, bringing together over 600 astronomers, researchers, and students from across the world. The five-day conference marks the return of the ASI Annual…
A rare black panther was reportedly spotted at Raidang Tea Estate near Doomdooma in Assam’s Tinsukia district, creating fear and excitement among locals. The elusive animal was seen briefly before disappearing into nearby bushes, while a video of the sighting…
Assam’s electricity demand is rising steadily and is expected to cross 3,000 MW during peak summer hours this year. Currently, the state generates around 400 MW on its own, while the remaining demand is met through power purchase agreements. Officials…